Jamaica Gleaner News- Flair - Monday

Uzuri to dress Miss World contestants

Jamaica's Uzuri International will be clothing all 112 of this year's Miss World contestants, in the opening number of the competition on December 13.Mark McDermoth, of the designing duo said "The inspiration for the Miss World designs ...

Chyna Layne's Hollywood strides

Chyna Layne, a 22-year-old actress with Jamaican roots, is making strides in Hollywood. In the 2008 movie Cadillac Records slated for release this month, she plays Quanita, the jealous girlfriend of a harmonica player. The movie chronicles the real life of Leonard Chess...

LAWS OF EVE - A more creative approach to divorce

While we continue to grapple with delays within our court systems, and lawyers ashamedly advise their clients that they are unable to estimate how long it is likely to take to get a divorce in Jamaica, the rest of the rest of the world ...

A lawyer for all seasons

Jem Davis - After 30 years in corporate Jamaica, many people would pack up work and retire comfortably. Not so Jem Davis (formerly Woolery). She began with the then Cable & Wireless (C&W) fresh out of sixth form and began her climb up the ladder to success, ...

FE-MAIL TIES - Cultured sex talk?

On World AIDS Day last Monday, the world reflected on the impact of HIV/AIDS and celebrated successes and shared ideas on how to deal with the evolving challenges of the pandemic. While Sub-Saharan and Southern Africa in particular...

SINGULAR Subjects - Jaws of justice!

So, I am watching the evening news last Wednesday and the lead item is strangely enough not about Jamaican people killing each other, but about dogs that killed a damn thief. This person assumed to be of unsound mind, was a frequent thief in the areas close...

Diary of an HIV-positive, pregnant girl (Pt 15) - The baby is here!

For months we have followed Gabrielle, a 19-year-old girl who was HIV positive and pregnant with her second child. This is the final article in the series...

Your security in the festive season

With the approach of the festive season, there is more traffic on the roads and heightened shopping activities. Unfortunately, with persons being preoccupied with their daily activities, criminals often seize this opportunity to strike, and incidents of carjacking...

KELLY'S WORLD - Deck the halls with boughs of ... nookie!

There are certain times of year when it just seems like a good time to spend some quality time with your significant other. Getting some 'nookie' is a key ingredient of any relationship. For the uninitiated, nookie is sex, and there are certain times...

Island couture - spices up the season

To inform the public about the talent on the local design scene, another in the series of Island Couture: Rhythms of Jamaican Fashion was held two Sundays ago at the Hilton Kingston, Jamaica. At the fashion show, guests were treated to some ...

You calling me a cheat?

Finding the elusive Mr or Miss Right is usually hard work. Thus, when you do find that special partner, you hope things will work out. But, when one person cheats on the other, the relationship can be turned upside down.